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Hypoglycemia Diet Posted: 03-02-06 19:40pm
I agree with stan about the diet to help
with hypoglycemia. I've also discovered
that it's better for me to have carbs
later in the day. If I eat any fruit for
breakfast I have problems later on in the
day. Raising my blood sugar earlier in
the day seems to lower it in the mid
afternoon.
Nuts are a good protein source and very
low on the glycemic index. Almonds are a
very good snack. Only cashews and
peanuts are a bit higher than other type
of nuts. I think cheese is fine if not
eaten in big amounts.
I know it's very difficult to adapt to a
new way of eating but it's really
worthwhile. At first it's confusing but
once you learn the things that keep your
blood sugar level, it's much easier.
Dj
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Stan
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Posted: 03-02-06 23:47pm
I actually have a good portion of sugar
through fruit in the morning. My carbs
are evened out in a steady level with
every meal. What is your diet like?
What is your current intake level of
carbohydrates?
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DianaJJ
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Hypoglycemica Diet Posted: 03-03-06 09:13am
Stan,
i eat about 40 to 50 carbs a day. I know
that's low but my symptoms are pretty bad
right now. I was diagnosed with
hypoglycemia about 10 years ago and I went
on a strict diet to control it and I got
much better and thought I could go back to
my old habits (wrong!).
As I feel better, i'll add more carbs.
Some carbs are easier for me to tolerate
and some I have to stay completely away
from. I guess everyone is different in
what effects them. When my symptoms are
better I can spread out my carbs and I
feel fine. Late afternoon is my problem
time...I feel terrible, but if I eat
something with a small amount of carbs, I
feel much better.
I totally agree with your advice on a good
diet for hypoglycemics. Brewers yeast is
a great supplement and eating every few
hours is critical. It's so nice of you
to take the time to patiently explain what
to do to feel better. People really need
the help. I was so confused at first.
Keep up the good work!
Dj
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Stan
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Posted: 03-03-06 12:30pm
Wow, you're doing good on only 40-50g of
carbs? That's pretty impressive, I heard
everywhere you should never drop below 60
if you're hypoglycemic, but again,
everyone is different in the end. Have
you tried squash? Where are most of your
carbohydrates coming from? What's your
current fat and protein intake?
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DianaJJ
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Hypoglycemia Diet Posted: 03-03-06 18:36pm
Hi stan,
yes, I know that my carbs are low.
Primarily I get the carbs from vegetables,
some unsweetened lowfat yogurt, and a few
berries. I intend to increase them once
my blood sugar is under control. I
haven't tried squash but I will once I up
my carbs. I hear yams are a good carb
too. I stay away from anything with added
sugar, bread, potatoes, pasta, rice etc.
I'm sure my fat intake is rather
high...Probably over 100 because I eat
quite a bit of meat, eggs and nuts. The
yogurt and cheese that I eat are usually
low fat. I don't know exactly how much
protein I eat but i'm sure that's high
too. I will eat less protein once I can
increase the carbs.
What kind of symptoms did you have that
let you know you were hypoglycemic? I
used to have dizziness and now I have
heart palpitation. Isn't it strange how
symptoms change with the same condition.
I used to have really bad reactions to low
blood sugar....An adrenaline
feeling....Fast heartbeat, a pressure in
my head, sweating, shaking, just
horrible.
Since i've been following this diet I have
so much more energy and I don't need as
much sleep! It's amazing. Thanks for
any input.
Dj
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Jennyflower
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Posted: 03-03-06 20:17pm
Hello diana,
has ur hypo been so bad that it wakes u up
at night? If so, what did u eat during
the night to relieve this?
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DianaJJ
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Hypoglycemic Diet Posted: 03-04-06 09:16am
Hi,
yes, I have had hypoglycemia wake me in
the middle of the night. It's very
disturbing. Out of a sound sleep my
heart starts racing and it's difficult to
breathe.... Almost like a panic attack.
I usually eat an egg, meat or even some
almonds. It takes a while for my blood
sugar to raise but it's better than eating
something with carbs, feeling better in a
short time, only to crash again in a few
hours. It starts a rollercoaster effect
with your blood sugar. The key is to
keep it as stable as possible to avoid the
highs and lows.
I think it's important to eat something
before you go to sleep. Even if i'm not
hungry, i'll eat some protein. I've
tried warm milk and that really sets me
off! I guess too much lactose (milk
sugar).
Hope you'll feel better soon.
Dj
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Stan
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Posted: 03-04-06 14:14pm
Yeah, most people don't know it but milk
products are bad news for hypoglycemics
because they essentially contain a simple
sugar. Lactoes isn't purely a simple
sugar, but once your body digests it it
turns into glucose too quickly. Have you
tried drinking a glass of soy milk? Have
you been drinking it when you have your
brewer's yeast? I've read, and from
experience can tell you, that it should
only be eaten on an empty stomach upon
getting up and before going to bed and
must always be mixed with some form of
calcium be it soy milk, regular milk (if
you can handle it) or a calcium tablet,
because it has a high phosphorous content
that strips some of this out of the body
and can easily upset a hypoglycemic's
fragile system. I'm never hungry, if
you're curious, or just to tell you.
Most of the time i'm not hungry at all
when I eat, I just do, have to eat by the
clock, otherwise I get sleepy (used to get
depressed and a bunch of other things, so
i'll go with this for now!). Jenny, you
might need to almost eat another small
meal considering your current treatment.
I suggest having an egg, some nuts (no
peanuts or cashews), some lettuce, a
tablespoon of olive oil and a small piece
of meat (the last can be avoided, but if
you wish, go ahead). Try that. I
always found early on that large meals
(before I knew what to eat) would make me
feel better. Sometimes even drinking
water did the trick, but regardless I
noticed putting something in there had an
effect, so considering your current
symptoms this additional small meal may
make you quite relaxed. Eat the olive
oil, nuts and meat/egg before the lettuce.
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